Opinion

Enjoying St. Patrick’s with Coffee, in Style

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Every year on March 17th, the world celebrates St. Patrick’s Day—a major Irish holiday. It’s the day when they honor the patron saint of Ireland with lively street festivals, traditional dances, and an abundance of green everywhere you look. You can easily spot shamrock symbols wherever you go.  To be honest, I used to mistake them for four-leaf clovers—the universal symbol … Continue reading Enjoying St. Patrick’s with Coffee, in Style

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Opinion

Unveiling the Lore of Leperchauns

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp St. Patrick’s Day is always a day of great anticipation for many, especially college students who have Advising Day right after it, speaking hypothetically, of course. Now, whether or not you celebrated, I’m sure you still saw many people wearing green, you nodded to a ginger, or you noticed a mysterious number of people taking a walk down to St. Peter, … Continue reading Unveiling the Lore of Leperchauns

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Opinion

The Apartment: the Masterpiece that Revealed the Underbelly of Society

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita Since I last wrote my Mr. Smith Goes To Washington article, it’s been a long time since I’ve sat down and discussed one of my favorite topics in the world—old Hollywood films! So, since spring is almost here, I thought I’d leave my burrow a little early—despite all the evil snow—and go on a tangent about a great film I watched … Continue reading The Apartment: the Masterpiece that Revealed the Underbelly of Society

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

GoW: Brandon Wilcek

Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Brandon Wilcek. Wilcek is highly visible on campus as a Swim and Dive Captain, Gustie Greeter, Captain of a Caring Hands team, Co-President of Pre-Physician Assistant Club, and a member of Pediatric Cancer Outreach Crew and Tri-Beta.  For Wilcek, involvement in student organizations has been essential to his Gustavus experience. “They all allow … Continue reading GoW: Brandon Wilcek

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Variety

Jazz Bands Perform Winter Showcase

Staff Writer- Cora Hess As students are settled in after Spring Break, the Jazz Ensembles have been preparing for their upcoming winter showcase at 1:30 p.m. on March 21st in Björling Recital Hall. This is the second of three showcases they have throughout the academic year. Notably, it is a shared stage between the two large jazz ensembles: The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble and The Jazz … Continue reading Jazz Bands Perform Winter Showcase

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News

Gustavus Hosts Guest Lecturer Carol Mason

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Last week, Gustavus Adolphus College welcomed scholar and author Carol Mason to campus to give a presentation on her recent book, From the Clinics to the Capitol: How Opposing Abortion Became Insurrectionary.  According to the The University of California Press’ website, “From the Clinics to the Capitol breaks down the political strategy of the anti-abortion movement and the ties between the … Continue reading Gustavus Hosts Guest Lecturer Carol Mason

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News

Campus Continues Discussions Around Five-Year Strategic Plan

Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen Over the past seven months, a wide variety of individuals from across the Gustavus community have been hard at work on President John Volin’s five-year strategic plan. This plan is being spearheaded by the strategic planning steering committee, consisting of a team of 11 people, including faculty, staff, and students. The process has, however, not been limited to just a select … Continue reading Campus Continues Discussions Around Five-Year Strategic Plan

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Variety

Choirs and Orchestra Perform Mass in C

Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This weekend, four Gustavus music ensembles will come together for a complete performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C Op. 86. This masterwork concert will feature the Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, and Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (GSO). Everyone is invited to attend at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15th, in Christ Chapel.  Over 300 student musicians are involved in … Continue reading Choirs and Orchestra Perform Mass in C

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